Run Allergen Prep Area Cleaning Log — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection date and shift recorded critical (required)

Record the date/time of the shift inspection.

Area, line, or station identified critical (required)

Identify the prep area, production line, or station covered by this log.

Inspector name and role recorded critical (required)

Record the person completing the inspection and their role/title.

Allergen task type selected critical (required)

Select the allergen-related activity performed during this shift.

Allergen Segregation

Top 9 allergen ingredients segregated from non-allergen ingredients critical (required)

Verify allergen-containing ingredients were physically separated from non-allergen ingredients to prevent cross-contact.

Yes No N/A

Dedicated allergen utensils, containers, and tools used critical (required)

Verify dedicated or clearly identified utensils, containers, and tools were used for allergen handling.

Yes No N/A

Shared equipment cleaned before allergen/non-allergen changeover critical (required)

Verify shared equipment was cleaned and sanitized before switching between allergen and non-allergen production.

Yes No N/A

Allergen labels and ingredient containers remained intact and legible critical (required)

Verify allergen labels, ingredient IDs, and container markings were present and readable throughout the shift.

Yes No N/A

Open allergen ingredients were covered or sealed when not in use critical (required)

Verify open allergen ingredients were protected from exposure and accidental transfer.

Yes No N/A

Cleaning and Sanitizing Verification

Food-contact surfaces cleaned and sanitized after allergen use critical (required)

Verify tables, boards, slicers, mixers, scales, and other food-contact surfaces were cleaned and sanitized after allergen handling.

Yes No N/A

Utensils, pans, and smallwares cleaned and sanitized critical (required)

Verify reusable utensils, pans, and smallwares used with allergens were cleaned and sanitized before reuse.

Yes No N/A

Cleaning chemicals and sanitizer used per SOP critical (required)

Verify the approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals were used at the correct concentration and contact time per SOP.

Yes No N/A

Visible residue, crumbs, or dust removed from prep area critical (required)

Verify the prep area was free of visible allergen residue, crumbs, flour dust, or other contamination indicators.

Yes No N/A

Cleaning verification completed before next product run critical (required)

Verify the area was released only after cleaning verification was complete and the next run could begin safely.

Yes No N/A

Cross-Contact Controls

Employee handwashing and glove change observed after allergen handling critical (required)

Verify employees washed hands and changed gloves after handling allergen ingredients or contaminated tools.

Yes No N/A

Traffic flow prevented cross-contact between allergen and non-allergen zones critical (required)

Verify movement of people, tools, and product did not create a cross-contact risk between segregated areas.

Yes No N/A

Rework, waste, and scrap handled to prevent allergen transfer critical (required)

Verify rework, waste, and scrap were contained, labeled, and disposed of or stored without creating cross-contact.

Yes No N/A

Allergen changeover controls followed for the shift critical (required)

Verify the shift followed the required allergen changeover sequence, including segregation, cleaning, and release steps.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Deficiencies or non-conformances documented

Record any deficiencies, non-conformances, or critical items found during the inspection.

Corrective actions completed or assigned

Document corrective actions taken, responsible person, and completion status for any failed item.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector signs to confirm the log is complete and accurate.

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Run: Allergen Prep Area Cleaning Log

Inspection Details

Allergen Segregation

Cleaning and Sanitizing Verification

Cross-Contact Controls

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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